Strategic Business Development & Partnerships Leader with 14+ years of expertise in building organizational capabilities and driving national export growth. Proven track record in establishing foundational departments, including International Exhibitions, Trade Missions, and Customer Experience (CX). Expert in cultivating high-level alliances across government and private sectors to align strategic initiatives with national economic objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Sr. Exporter Relationship Manager
Saudi Export Development Authority
2014.01 - Current
Relationship Management: Attracting and developing industrial and service companies to facilitate their entry into new international markets.
Strategic Partnerships: Building and strengthening high-level ties with government entities, the private sector, and foreign delegations to connect them with Saudi exporters.
Business Development: Enhancing and developing the Authority's services to provide innovative solutions tailored to exporters' needs.
Customer Experience : Improving the exporter journey by ensuring service excellence and maximizing satisfaction through personalized support.
Representation: Representing the Authority at local and international events, delivering presentations on initiatives to enhance the global presence of national products.
Strategic Alignment: Coordinating with public and private stakeholders to align export initiatives with national economic goals and organizational strategy.
Key Achievements:
Customer Base Foundation: Successfully established the SE initial customer database and collaborated on expanding it to over 10,000 clients.
Made in Saudi Program: Played a pivotal role in establishing the customer base for the "Made in Saudi" program, supporting the national brand identity.
CX Department Setup: Spearheaded the establishment of the Customer Experience (CX) Department and led the end-to-end development of the "Exporter Journey.
Exhibitions Management: Established the International Exhibitions Department and managed the execution of 80+ international trade fairs globally.
Trade Missions: Founded the Trade Missions Department and successfully managed numerous strategic missions to explore and enter new global markets.
Strategic Representation: Represented the SE in high-level local and international forums alongside key partners such as MISA, MIM, MC, and the Federation of Saudi Chambers.
Business Development Specialist
CCC, stc Subsidiary
2012.01 - 2013.12
Client Acquisition: Identified and engaged potential customers to expand the company's market share and service reach.
Project Resourcing: Strategically selected project teams to ensure the right expertise was deployed for each client's specific business needs.
Service Quality Management: Directed specialized training to ensure project delivery met high-quality standards and client expectations.
Operational Reporting: Orchestrated the reporting cycle for all business initiatives, providing strategic insights through weekly and monthly performance updates.
Business Development Trainee
Akel Trading And Industrial
2011.01 - 2011.12
Marketing Coordination: Coordinated daily activities and tasks for the marketing team to ensure smooth operational workflow.
Sales Support: Assisted in executing strategies to drive sales growth and explore opportunities in new market segments.
Performance Monitoring: Aided the Business Development Manager in tracking departmental productivity and gathering performance data.
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